Lee leads Thompson by 1 stroke at Evian (The Associated Press)

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) -- Mi Hyang Lee retained the lead in difficult weather in the third round of the Evian Championship, where teenager Lydia Ko remained in contention to become the youngest player to win a major.

Lee shot 1-under 70 for a 10-under total of 203 and a one-shot lead over American Lexi Thompson, who carded a 5-under 66.

Lee was paired with Morgan Pressel (71), and they went toe to toe until the par-4 18th hole, when the American double-bogeyed after landing her second shot in water.

They played their final six holes in rain, wind and gloom.

Pressel shares third place with Ko, two shots off the pace. The 18-year-old Ko shot a 67 and is pursuing her last chance to become…